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HB 1383 Signed into Law: How this Affects Locally Licensed Florida Contractors

July 27, 2023

The Florida legislature has had a busy 2023 thus far. Governor DeSantis signed several bills into law, many of which affected the construction industry. One of the most important bills signed into law on June 20, 2023, was HB 1383, which provided additional guidance to HB 735, which was signed into law after the previous legislative session. If you want the history of HB 735 and HD 1383, please read my previous article on these topics for important background and...

CAM

CAM Pre-license and Continuing Education Requirements Update

September 3, 2019

Effective August 15th, 2019, the education requirements for obtaining and renewing a Florida CAM license have changed. The change reduces the overall number of hours needed to get or renew...

How do I get a Community Association Manager (CAM) license in Florida?

March 5, 2018

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Construction News

How to Become a Certified Building Inspector in Florida

July 17, 2023

Did you know that the average building inspector makes approximately $60,000 per year Building inspectors are in high demand and in short supply, so now is the perfect time to pursue this...

What’s Going on with Florida Local Contractor Licenses and HB 1383?

June 2, 2023

6 Most Common Home Inspection Problems

May 15, 2023

How to Become a Licensed Home Inspector in Florida

May 15, 2023

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Gold Coast

Gold Coast Schools Acquires IFREC Schools of Real Estate

June 3, 2020

Merger joins two of Florida’s leading family-owned educational providers Gold Coast Schools, which has multiple Florida campuses and distance learning programs serving students throughout the state, acquires the IFREC Schools...

FEMA Publishes Guidance for Handling Flood Losses

September 18, 2017

Gold Coast Schools – SunSentinel Top Workplaces

April 18, 2017

Gold Coast Schools Real Estate Career Fairs

November 1, 2016

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Insurance

Can a 4-40 Customer Representative Work Remotely?

March 13, 2020

CFO Jimmy Patronis signed an Executive Order today that states the DFS will not enforce the provisions of 626.7352 and 626.7354(4) until May 8, 2020, unless the order is extended....

How to get a Florida 2-20 Property & Casualty Insurance License

May 15, 2017

How to get a Florida 2-15 Life & Health Insurance License

March 2, 2017

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Mortgage

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Florida Mortgage Loan Originator 8-hour Continuing Education Requirement

November 10, 2018

It is important to remember that if you hold a Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) license, the SAFE Act requires you to renew your license each year before December 31st, 2018...

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Real Estate

Barbie-Inspired Interior Design Trends in Florida

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July 21, 2023

It could be because Barbie’s Dreamhouse features familiar palm trees and a backyard pool, but Florida homeowners have embraced Barbiecore more than the rest of the country. Here are some...